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  1. PBCC-palm beach comm. college

    woahmelly replied to Nurse-One's topic in Florida Nursing

    Remember on the NLN you are being judged against about 2k other test takers to get the precentile. I actually did pathetically bad on the science section (70ish) but I got in the 99th percentile...

  2. Back to Traditional Nursing Uniforms?

    woahmelly replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    Throw back uniforms will improve patient care? They've got other things to worry about

  3. Best shoes for plus size women

    woahmelly replied to cestes1001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh, I was thinking. Do you have a specialty running store near you? They will fit you for sneakers and they do stride analysis or some such thing which could help you get a better idea of what type of...

  4. Best shoes for plus size women

    woahmelly replied to cestes1001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't know specifically about shoes for school (I start Aug 23rd), but I run in new balance and I picked up a pair for clinicals as well. They have amazing arch support and are really the only brand...

  5. PBCC-palm beach comm. college

    woahmelly replied to Nurse-One's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for all the info! Do you get a choice of clinical sites or are they all assigned before

  6. Do you think you'll/have you put on weight in NS?

    woahmelly replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Students

    While obviously not the best way, I too was told by many a friend that nursing school is the Best. Diet. Ever. I'm eagerly awaiting if I can help to support that

  7. Should I apply to McFatter LPN Program ?

    woahmelly replied to Rufian's topic in Florida Nursing

    Why not do both? Continue taking classes at BC and apply to Mcfatter just in case. If you're considering applying to Mcfatter and can front the costs (testing drug testing etc) apply to mcfatter ASAP....

  8. Small nose piercings at work?

    woahmelly replied to SarahAnn10's topic in General Nursing

    What does your nursing student handbook say? In mine there is a strict jewelry policy: 1 pair of studs and one plain ring with no

  9. PBSC/PBCC August 2010

    woahmelly replied to woahmelly's topic in Florida Nursing

    Haha, Maybe? I'm as ready as I can

  10. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    woahmelly replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    Oh, yeah. I've put in some very old e-mail addresses and user names just to see. What was I

  11. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    woahmelly replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    I use pipl.com every few months or so. It's an interesting exercise in how little we value our personal information

  12. ER Tech

    woahmelly replied to savnlivzPRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of the postings I see for Er tech require at least an EMT-b. Some even require a paramedic license. I have seen adverts for nurse techs who might be floated to the er and the only requirement is...

  13. Overweight Nurse?

    woahmelly replied to MissKatie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just was accepted into a nursing program. I am 5'9 and 205lbs. . .now. At my heaviest, I was 275. I know how absolutely hard it is to loose weight. It takes determination and more will power than...

  14. Books for classes: Do I need to buy all or could I rent

    woahmelly replied to mcgreg28's topic in General Students

    Can you find the syllabi for the other semesters? Either that or stop by the campus bookstore and see what the students in the next few semesters have to

  15. Australian Nurse

    woahmelly replied to KimmyfromAus's topic in Florida Nursing

    Low pay, high cost of living. Also, do you speak Spanish? I left Miami two years ago. Search the site for florida

  16. GOAL -- Weight Loss and healthier living

    woahmelly replied to AKFLIGHTRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Actually I find that when I have time on my hands (three days off work, etc) I tend to gain weight. Keeping busy (mentally and physically) is the key to weight loss for me. Also, I have found that...

  17. Easy and Fast Meals

    woahmelly replied to yesitslaura's topic in General Students

    Frozen veggies are a liifesaver! I always stock up when my grocer has a

  18. PBSC/PBCC August 2010

    woahmelly replied to woahmelly's topic in Florida Nursing

    Anyone already working health care? Any CNA, LPNs or ekg techs or the

  19. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    woahmelly replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    The risk is minimal as long as you remember that nothing you post is private and that everything you say/post can potentially come back to harm you. As in any conversation which has the potential to...

  20. No HS diploma or GED, but is a CNA?

    woahmelly replied to Leelee2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They require proof of english proficiency? Huh. In Florida you have the option for a Spanish language exam written

  21. Can't get a job as new RN

    woahmelly replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida Nursing

    Keep in mind TMH is located in a BIG college town. The competition is something fierce I

  22. No HS diploma or GED, but is a CNA?

    woahmelly replied to Leelee2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In the state of Florida a person only needs a GED/HS diploma if they are challenging the exam without completing a training program.

  23. Textbook Access codes: What a rip off!

    woahmelly replied to puravidaLV's topic in General Students

    Does anyone else have to buy the evolve case studies complete Rn? Anyone know where I can buy them (sigh) outside of a campus

  24. When did patients become "clients"?

    woahmelly posted a topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses, when was the first time you heard someone referred to as a client instead of a patient. So, I'm starting an ASN program in August but I am taking pharmacology right now. I've noticed that...

  25. When did patients become "clients"?

    woahmelly replied to woahmelly's topic in General Nursing

    Haha. That just makes me think of lobbyists. Definitely not what I want to